English–Chinese
“press” in Chinese
How to say “press” in Chinese
“Press” in Chinese is 按 (àn).
Applied force controls a target or keeps it steady, and the same idea extends to acting within a chosen standard or plan.
Example sentences with 按
小心别用力按屏幕。xiǎo xīn bié yòng lì àn píng mù
Be careful not to press the screen too hard.
Tips for using 按
- For everyday instructions, this verb is more natural than an English learner's instinct to use touch for a button, because touch describes contact without the deliberate force or response implied here.
Other Chinese words for “press”
不要压我的包，里面有东西bú yào yā wǒ de bāo lǐ miàn yǒu dōng xī
Don't press my bag because there's something inside.
你别总拿过去的事来逼问我。nǐ bié zǒng ná guò qù de shì lái bī wèn wǒ
Don't keep pressing me about things from the past.